Category Archives: General Interest

From Lane County Master Gardeners and the OSU Extension:

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Tim Foelker

This has been a difficult week for so many here in Lane County and across Oregon, and I hope you and all your loved ones are safe. To the Master Gardener volunteers who have been evacuated from your homes, we … Continue reading →

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Donations Update – New Location for donations starting this morning, Sept 12

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Gary Haliski

St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, United Way of Lane County, and Lane County Government Emergency Operations Center are partnering with the grassroots organizers of the donation center currently operating at Silke Field in Springfield to provide a … Continue reading →

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Northwest Wildfire Data

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Tim Foelker

This is the best, and most “real-time” data representation of the myriad wildfires happening around the Pacific Northwest. And a screenshot of our local Eugene/Springfield situation (the Holiday Farm fire). Please pay attention to your local emergency services directives! State … Continue reading →

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Wildfire Resources – Lane County & State

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Gary Haliski

Official information sources for current wildfires Lane County is the lead agency for the current McKenzie Fire/Holiday Farm Fire:Find current information about: areas under evacuation notices definition of levels 1:Be Ready 2: Get Set 3: Go Now shelter sites for evacuees smoke respite … Continue reading →

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Community Park Survey Extended to September 14th

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Gary Haliski

Its not too late to take the survey for the Santa Clara Community Park!  We have extended the survey to run for an extra week through September 14th.  Please share with your friends and neighbors, we would very much like … Continue reading →

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